A Tyrant is Coming 

As someone with a lot of stories I've never put to paper, I really feel that one. Think someday I am going to rent a cabin with no internet, uninstall all the games from my PC, and just spend a couple weeks hiking around the woods and writing a book.

Well, I'm glad you made Power Corrupts and didn't let the idea just fade away. That was an incredible story!

With the beard you look like Kratos. Without the beard you look like Darth Malgus.

Hey, everyone, I hope you'll enjoy my first book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK3VSRRG Part 1 of the audiobook is now live: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TTnazXKt7_M.html This is the description you'll find on the book's back cover: "All the realms fear the Tyrant King's imminent return, so the world is thrown into turmoil. As one young boy, Lucas Archer, grows into a man, he develops an ability like no other and becomes the reason for which all battles are fought."

Years before I knew about your book. I said that you had the makings of a great Sci fi author. Just from the stories you told on this channel. Congratulations.🎉

You are such a needed voice in the 21st century.

You have done an immeasurable service for mankind with your channel. When I was young it really helped me come to terms with reality, and I'm still a fan today. Whether I like your book or not, I purchased it on Amazon, and I just wanted to say again, thank you.

Sweet. I'm super stoked for Power Corrupts but will definitely be checking this out.

Loved the first installment. As an avid reader of fantasy fiction books, I found yours to be a breath of fresh air in a clogged mire of mediocrity. A great beginning to what l hope is an epic tale in the making. Thank you for writing it. It's inspiring.

Congratulations! It's transcendent to see your own ideas come to life within the minds of an audience.

Thank you for doing an audio book for the visually disabled.

I'm apart of a book club. When it's my turn again to suggest a book, it's going to be this one. I just picked this month's book which is Redwall by Brian Jacques. We all pick books we have never read and then we all meet up to go out to eat and talk about the book and whatever else we fancy to talk about.

"Power Corrupts" was extremely good, so I'm very interested in this story.

Writing saved my life 🌗

Everytime I make my way back to this channel, I'm always blown away by the humility of this fella. I hope you can continue this journey, I'm going to support where possible.

This is so cool! I can't wait to read these books!

I'll read anything you write, DarkMatter! You're one hell of a story teller!

Thank you so much! for planning to do a weekly reading! My little cousin loves to read, but lately, her eyes are not well. She has Chiari and Ehlers-danlos III or IV. I'm having her sub so she can hear you read the book! I told her of your wonderful voice and intelligence. She loves sci-fi and high fantasy, so I believe she'll enjoy it. :)

Thanks for making it available to your poor folks! Will be checking it out!

Thank you for your works 🙌

Listening to this I was absolutely intrigued, I've loved your content for years. When you mentioned that you have a free version for people to listen to, it made my heart sink. I bought the paper back version on Amazon as something to read and keep in the spirit of your mind- also to send you much deserved support. I love your content. Thank you, Darkmatter.

I used to be a DM for a D&D group and often thought about the story-lines I created. Why things happened this way, or why characters acted that way. Most prolific place was the bathroom, usually when taking a shower or bathing. I even contemplated writing a few stories down in a different format, like a short story or slightly bigger even. But never got around to it. Our biggest enemy is Time.

I would really want to buy an audible version. Or on any other place where people can buy audiobooks.

Great! I went to buy it on Amazon and I ended up with a basket full of diodes, solder wire, vape liquid, and a pair of flip-flops.

As I'm a proper daydreamer, you're inspiring me to may write some of my stories that only exist inside my head on paper one day in the future. The only problem is, some of the stories, characters and the worlds have existed for years or decades even, so it feels too overwhelming to even try & start writing it all down 😅

I can't wait to read it! You're a true inspiration

I'll purchase this before midnight tonight! Thank you for all the amazing content over the years.

Is amazing when you decide to put on paper your ideas, write a story is a life changing experience, if you got one, do it, even if people don't like, it worth just for your own voyage!

I'll definitely be adding this to my book list!

The fear of publishing something and expose it to the public and the fear of not being good enough it's almost always the reason many writers and authors in general never get to publish their stuff alive, not only historically but also in this day and age despite having so many tools that makes it a lot easier now than ever before

Thank you so much for your channel. We desperately need more people who think like you.

I feel slightly attacked by this video... You were describing ME! From the time I was in the 6th grade way back in 1997 I've had an expanding MULTIVERSE of characters but never actually written out the stories. I have attempted to write out some of it multiple times but I've always either not liked how the story came out, wanting to elaborate more on who the characters are and how they interact with each other or straight up lost the files and had to completely start over from scratch. My stories literally span over 50 years in universe and like I said there's also a vast multiverse involved. My stories were largely inspired by DC and Marvel comics which my dad and I are both fans of. My dad was also a big inspiration as he actually created the first character that my stories would be centered around. Mallardman originally started out as an art project my dad did when he was in high school. At the time it was just an image, there was no story behind the character. He kept that drawing for years until I found his old high school art folder when I was in the 6th grade. I asked about the character he drew and when I found out he didn't really have a story I wrote one for the character. It was just a short little description that explains who he is, a scientist from the planet Drakeon named Droake Ral Hallen. He came to Earth to study the ducks on our planet never intending to become a super hero but ended up saving a human woman from a car accident and falling in love with her. There's a LOT more to this story as they eventually end up having three kids together, one of which dies. There's another planet in his solar system that's also in the habitable zone that use to be at war with Drakeon, a peace treaty between those two planets, and a super villain who's an old war veteran that doesn't know how to adjust to life in peace times. Currently the family tree of this universe my dad started spans three whole generations and it's mostly all still stuck in my head. I have created a lot of it's characters in City of Heroes, I have a web site, some of it's on RU-vid channel, I've also collaborated with Dawn Radio and allowed them to use some of my characters in their DAWNMINATION series but there's still a LOT I've never written down. There's also script I wrote out in high school for a movie I never got to film. I wrote it in such a way that it could be easily adapted for stage as well and because I had that in mind as I was writing I kept a lot of the sci-fi elements more limited. I have never seen a science fiction story that could be performed on stage before because so many of the effects that typically exist in science fiction would be impossible to replicate in a live performance so that was my goal is to make a science fiction story that could work as a live performance on stage. It was a story that involved an alien invasion but the aliens were microscopic and could infect and control human minds like a hyper intelligent virus. The first act of the story is set in a future where the aliens have already taken over and there's only a small hand full of human survivors. They have to steal a time machine to go back to when the aliens first arrived and cure the originally infected before they can spread it to the rest of the population. The way I wrote the time machine for the stage version was to have them walk into the machine off stage. That's where the intermission would start before the second act begins. Then everyone would renter in a black out and appear center stage as the lights come back out. You could of course edit in effects for the time travel in the movie version but there's a natural break between acts for the stage version. There's another script I was working on I never really finished. It's a horror movie called "Don't Ask Questions" it's really a movie within a movie because the plot is actually about the making of a horror movie where characters either die or become injured for real. It starts with a producer getting a script with no author and he keeps getting revisions through out the production as actors are killed off. The injuries are super natural in nature as the prop blood on set becomes real. I actually wrote in a scene where the prop manager is trying to wash her hands only to realize that she's actually bleeding when the blood won't wash away. There is a super natural entity in the movie as well and the actor playing this entity is a method actor who never breaks character so the audience is never really sure if they're seeing the actor or the character whenever he's on screen. The reason it's called "Don't Ask Questions" is because that's what triggers all of the deaths and injuries on set. Any time anyone questions who the author is or questions anything about the script they end up dead or injured soon after. As long as they play their parts as written they're safe. The character might die but the actor would survive. And there are two characters who do eventually figure out and finish the movie in one peace. And yes this was loosely inspired by Wes Craven's New Nightmare from 1984. I really like the idea that Robert England could play himself as the actor and Freddy Kruger as the character in the same movie. I put my own twist on it though. One scene in the movie is literally just a page that says "Film the actual auditions." Of course it should go without saying that no one would ever actually be harmed in the making if this movie. That is a part of the story so I could see where that could get confusing but the super natural elements should make it clear that it's not real. Of course the prop blood would always be prop blood, I'm relying on the actors, ACTING like it's becoming real. I'm sure the Atheists already knew that but just to be safe I wanted to make it clear there are no real murders in this horror movie. They're just plot points.

I really loved power corrupts. Keep writing brother. ❤️

I've thought a lot about untold stories, have been writing a book that encompasses this idea for the last 18 months, but might just take 20 years to complete..

Let’s go DM. Can’t wait for this audio version. 🙌🏻

I will happily purchase! You've been a great influence in my struggle to reconcile the reality of my life. I have learned to appreciate my time and relationships due to denying religious thinking and it's delusional sway. I have better grasped the fact that we need to do our best and be happier. So much so I don't sweat the small stuff as bad because it causes fires that can damage relationships and waste this precious time we do have. I strive to make me, my family and friends happy because life is short! Thank you for being a star amongst the many that have helped me see the light! That goes to all of my brothers and sisters here on this journey!

I've been looking forward to "Power Corrupts" Books :D I'm getting this physical copy of this "Exile" book

I'm glad you decided to upload these videos on your main channel. There's no need to keep them on your side channel.

Epic, wrote a novel myself. Coming out next year. Will look into this. Beast mode Dark Matter.

Congratulations!!! Announcing this on my Facebook, right after reading this

Thank you for your time and effort it’s definitely appreciated

Immediately bought it, power corrupts got me hooked on your storytelling! Can't wait for that book toncome out as well. Thanks for all you do Darkmatter!

I can't wait to hear it. I don't have the means to buy it now, but I will definitely be getting a physical copy as soon as I am able.

Thank you for the free reading, I honestly think power doesn't corrupt, it only reveals people for what they really are. Someone with moral integrity would rule like a king while those who are proud to live in vices will rule as vicious greedy tyrants.

You were one of the men who helped me accept myself. Ofc I'm buying your book!

Yay this is so exciting! I wish I had the money to buy it! One day (hopefully soon) when I have a job and income again I want to buy your books or find some way to support financially. Thank you so much for making it available for free for those of us who don't have the money! Your work is so incredible!

Congrats on releasing your book. As an author, you inspire me.

Although I never totally agree with your opinions about theists, the left and religion (I am agnostic) I have always respected you as a creator and social critic. And I am very happy that you have decided to create more stories in other formats and that you revive old projects. I wish you much and prosper success. Greetings from Uruguay. 😊

I just ordered my paperback copy. This is the first time I've been able to support your work financially but I've been appreciating your content for a really long time now! Im really excited dig into this new piece. Loved the Power Corrupts series! Cheers and keep up the great work, Good Sir!

What is more difficult is when you do put pen to paper and almost nobody reads it.

Ah yes! I am glad it has been released! I just went and purchased it, should be delivered (paperback) by next week. Edit: Delivery date estimated on Monday Oct 2nd. Sooner than I expected. Will be looking for books 2 and 3 when you get them published.

Congratulations! Thanks for the hard work.

I love stories man but I only have time for audible. I listen while I do things passively.

I'm also doing something similar right now but the first book deals with the introduction of some of the characters and the second book is all about the tyrant's perspective.

As someone interested in writing as well, I'd love to hear your process when you wrote it! Look forward to reading/hearing your book

Congrats man, that's huge! and you're such an inspiration, seriously. i've been writing this epic sci fi movie plot for 20 years. i kid u not. and it's real good. i need to just start writing it down

can't wait! this is gonna be sick!

And…. It’ll be here Sunday. Can’t wait!

I just bought the book on Kindle, and plan to read it in my downtime at the office. I've been following you for many years, and I have to say "About damn time".

Thank you for sharing with us! I can't wait to hear the first episode but you deserve all the support you can get.

Attack on Tittan has a great theme about revenge and people thinking they are justified in their actions

As someone who prefers buying from bookshops and not online can you see if it’s possible to have them be able to order your books.

Book promotion tip: A good way to guarantee readership and sales is to start a religion that treats your book as the holy text.

Every once in a while I start writing a few pages for a random story.. then the next day, I just don't touch it and that continues forever. I wish I could finish something, but maybe I just don't actually care about it that much.

As someone new to the joy of writing.. you've inspired me to try my hand at more then short-stories, its time i made a more cohesive compendium of my random and floating thoughts.... so as not to lose them before their time.

Ordered. I expect a signed copy of the book to be hand-delivered to me, gently tucked under my pillow while I sleep. Don't do anything creepy when you break in.

Going to listen to your first chapter now. If I like it, I'll consider a purchase 🙂

Thank you I plan on getting the book

Can't wait to listen to the audio version on my commute! I can't read books anymore due to my adhd

I hope your voice will accompany your audiobook, I enjoy your voice work, and you are an outstanding articulate individual. I look forward to your series. Love you guys.

I just finished listening to Part 1 here on RU-vid. I've recently been inspired to continue working on the first book in my own series, and after listening to Part 1 of yours it's only helped kindle my own inspiration. Thank you, you're amazing and I await next Friday with anticipation

I greatly look forward to reading buddy, especially given the quality of your work

Good on you. I don't read. I sometimes buy books but I don't read them. I thought, yes I will buy your book - but surely not actually read it. Then you said you'd make it available as an audio book for free for those who can't afford it. You have produced excellent content for many years. I thank you.

Congrats, dude! That awesome! I have a story that I've been working on and trying to get "on paper" for about 15 years now. Honestly it's for the best that I never got it on paper yet 10 or even 5 years ago because I hadn't thought of details for it yet that improved things by a ton. I hope yours is successful!

As I said in my 5-star review after reading it on Kindle, you are like Terry Pratchett on steroids! Looking forward to the rest!

This sounds fantastic! I love all the work you have done so far! Should be quite a ride.

This is so relatable. I did nearly the same thing until about a year ago. I definitely want to check your book out.

After 20 years? You inspired me to go back and work on my stories and I'm younger than you.🙂

Appreciating the hell out of you, if there ever was a time most appropriate to say that i think it may be this year. Your grounded voice of reason i assume comes second to none for many and deservably (deservedly?) so. I wish you happiness and success and an increasing flow of financial gestures and support.

Best of luck with this endeavor, I’m in the middle of creating my own literary universe so hats off to you

Payday on friday. Been needing something to get me reading again. 😊

Congratulations! I hope to buy a paperback copy with my next paycheck!

Generally I avoid buying anything on Amazon as much as I can, but for you I can certainly make an exception. Order placed! I can't wait to pour over those pages. Cheers!

Congratulations 🍾I was still a child during 9/11. I hope you’re book does well and not influence destruction like I’d half expect. Ideals being challenged im no stranger to. I wish you well on your release and God bless you as well as your family. I really do hope it does well.

I have a bunch of books on my tbr pile and I do consider buying it, but I would like to hear from you what makes it unique. The description alone sounds similar to other books I have read in the past and thus I hoped for some more information

Just brought my physical copy! Looking forward to .

0:05-0:42 sadly I’ve done this more times than I can count, but I’ve got at least three that I’ve put a lot of effort and devotion into which I have forever sealed in my mind by putting pen to paper.

I have enjoyed your works along the years, I'll truly enjoy this one, just ordered it.

I’m not just going to watch it, I will buy your book, I’ve watched your channel for years, and it’s always been a source of entertainment, and philosophy, I respect what you’re doing so much, please keep up the good work my friend.

Thanks for putting yourself out there I know it can be tough

Currently writing the last 10% of my first book. What I've realized on this journey is that writing a book isn't hard... typing it, however, is! Plenty of people have written stories in their heads, but actually getting it out of your head and onto a page can be a real struggle! So props on overcoming that hurdle.

I am buying your book. And any content you release is a masterpiece. Update. Proudly purchased!

Amazon isn't giving me the option of purchasing the paperback one, probably because I don't live in the US, but I have purchased the kindle version and I can't wait to read it! Love everything you do!

Will the audiobook versions be available on audible at any point?

"0.05 have you ever dreamed of a story but 0.08 never put pen to paper 0.11 so your story just sort of evaporated 0.13 Into The Ether never to be heard by 0.16 anyone" Hasn't everyone? Although I haven't penned every story, I have written 2 short stories that I'm proud of.

0:14 that’s how my written looks like

I’ve got a story pouring out of me myself right now. When I’m done, I’m sure I’ll have time for yours. Exciting times.

Glad you took action!! Excited to read it.

Congrats dm:) looking forward to reading it.

Making the audio book free is big pp energy.